On The Road with Superjesus

I like to listen to whatever I can. Old, new and everything in between.

What is your earliest musical moment?

Hearing my Dad tap out a mean rhythm on the steering wheel. He was in a Scottish pipe band, as a drummer. Steering wheel taps run in my

family.

How do you prepare for a gig?

I like to chill out in my room till the last moment, then put on some rocking tunes to lift the "vibe" just before I go on. We usually get to a venue about 45 mins, to an hour, beforehand.

What's your favourite post gig pastime?

I like to wind down at the venue for a while, talk to people who came along for the night, sign some stuff and enjoy it with the band.

Who are your musical heroes?

I would have to say I loved Kiss when I grew up, of course, your taste matures and, if you can keep going like the Rolling Stones, you deserve hero status.

What was your musical epiphany?

The very moment I plugged in an electric guitar.

Describe your style?

I think the band has a rocking pop quality.

Tell us something about where you grew up? And how it influenced your sound?

I grew up in a household that relied on creating your own fun. We certainly could not afford much else, so there was always music playing around the place, from the Motown sound from my sister and my cousins dancing, to Bob Marley, the Faces, Bowie, from my brothers.

In saying that, I like to think I got the "feel" of music and hopefully the ear.